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Fort Lauderdale ↔ Puerto Rico Car Shipping

Shipping a car from Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Rico, or bringing one from the island back to Fort Lauderdale? We pick up across Florida — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Hallandale Beach and Coral Springs — and truck it to our Jacksonville, FL port (about 350 miles from Fort Lauderdale) for the weekly sailing to San Juan. Coming the other way, we collect it at the Port of San Juan and deliver it to your door in Fort Lauderdale.

Quick answer: Shipping a standard car between Fort Lauderdale and Puerto Rico is estimated at $895–$1,095, ocean freight included, and takes about 7–10 days in total. Vehicles sail from Jacksonville, FL to the Port of San Juan; southbound sailings leave Thursdays and northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays. A deposit at booking secures your space and the balance is due before delivery.

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Prices & transit

Fort Lauderdale ↔ Puerto Rico: Estimated Prices

Vehicle	Fort Lauderdale → San Juan (est.*)	San Juan → Fort Lauderdale (est.*)	Total transit
Sedan / compact	$895–$1,095	$895–$1,095	7–10 days
SUV / crossover	$995–$1,195	$995–$1,195	7–10 days
Pickup / van	$1,095–$1,395	$1,095–$1,395	7–10 days

*Estimated rates, not guaranteed. Rates change with the season, fuel, route demand and your vehicle. For your exact rate, call or text (800) 320-1050 or use the free quote form.

How it works

Both Directions, Step by Step

Fort Lauderdale → Puerto Rico

Get a quote and book online or by phone. A deposit secures your sailing.
We pick up your vehicle in Fort Lauderdale and truck it to Jacksonville, FL (about 350 miles from Fort Lauderdale).
It sails to the Port of San Juan (southbound sailings leave Thursdays).
We email your arrival notice; you pay Puerto Rico's import tax (arbitrios) and pick it up in San Juan.

Checklist (PDF)

Puerto Rico → Fort Lauderdale

Book and gather Puerto Rico's export certificates (ACAA, Police, DTOP, Hacienda). Our checklist walks you through them.
Drop your vehicle at the Port of San Juan, clean, empty and with 1/4 tank or less.
It sails to Jacksonville, FL (northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays).
We truck it to your door in Fort Lauderdale. The balance is due before delivery.

Export checklist (PDF)

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Pickup & delivery in Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Hallandale Beach and Coral Springs, and anywhere else in the state.

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Port & sailing

Nearest port: Jacksonville, FL, about 350 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Sailings to San Juan leave Thursdays; from San Juan, Mondays. Schedule

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Island coverage

San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Guaynabo, Caguas, Trujillo Alto, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo and every municipio in between. Bilingual agents on every call.

FAQ

Fort Lauderdale ↔ Puerto Rico: Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ship a car from Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Rico?

A standard sedan is estimated at $895–$1,095, an SUV $995–$1,195 and a pickup or van $1,095–$1,395. That includes pickup in Fort Lauderdale, trucking to Jacksonville, FL, the ocean freight to San Juan and port handling. The same ranges apply from Puerto Rico to Fort Lauderdale.

How long does it take to ship a car between Fort Lauderdale and Puerto Rico?

About 7–10 days in total: pickup and trucking to Jacksonville, FL (about 350 miles from Fort Lauderdale), the sailing to San Juan and port processing. See the weekly sailing schedule.

Can you ship a car from Puerto Rico to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. You drop it off at the Port of San Juan with your export certificates, it sails to Jacksonville, FL on the Monday sailing, and we truck it to your door anywhere in Florida.

Which port is closest to Fort Lauderdale?

Jacksonville, FL, about 350 driving miles from Fort Lauderdale. We truck your car there for you; you don't need to go to the port on the mainland.

What documents do I need?

To Puerto Rico: title, photo ID, and a lender letter if the car is financed. From Puerto Rico: registration, title or lender letter, and the ACAA, Police, DTOP and Hacienda certificates. Everything is on our resources page.

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